23 February 2006
It is with shock and sadness that we learnt about the drowning of Nomcebo
Mtengu (Grade 1) of Mombeni Primary School (Eshowe circuit), who tried to cross
a swelling river on her way to school on 22 February 2006. KwaZulu-Natal
Education MEC Ina Cronjé and Superintendent-General Dr Cassius Lubisi have sent
their condolences to the family of Nomcebo. "We pray that they get the strength
and courage to overcome this tragedy."
MEC Cronjé appeals to parents and teachers to supervise when the children
have to cross rivers, especially when the rivers are in flood. "Sometimes it is
better to wait after a heavy downpour that often leads to flash floods in side
branches and small streams."
Contact: Christi Naude
Media Liaison Officer
Tel: (033) 355 2453
Fax: (033) 3420275
Cell: 083 262 8829
E-mail: christin@kznedu.kzntl.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Education, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial
Government
23 February 2006
